Aptos Node API v1

Overview

Aptos Node API v1 provides a RESTful interface for interacting with Aptos blockchain nodes. The API enables users to retrieve blockchain information, submit transactions, and query account states.

Key Features

• Account state and resources querying
• Transaction submission and monitoring
• Block and event information retrieval
• Validator data access
• Smart contract interaction

Getting Started

1. Ensure you have an Aptos node running
2. API is available by default on port 8080
3. Use any REST client to send requests

Authentication

The API does not require authentication for public endpoints. Some administrative endpoints may require additional authorization.

Data Formats

• All requests and responses use JSON format
• Transactions must be signed using Ed25519
• Timestamps are represented in UTC ISO 8601 format

Limitations

• Rate limiting: 100 requests per minute by default
• Maximum request size: 2MB
• Connection timeout: 30 seconds

Versioning

The API follows semantic versioning. Current v1 version ensures backward compatibility within the major version.

API Documentation

Complete OpenAPI specification is available at /api/v1/spec

Support

• GitHub Issues
• Discord
• Aptos Documentation

Contributing

We welcome community contributions! Please review our contribution guidelines before submitting a pull request.